Who was Ruth in the Bible? What comes to mind when you hear that name? She has a book of the Bible named after her. She’s known for taking care of her elderly mother-in-law and being one of four women mentioned in the line of… Read More »What Can Ruth Teach Modern Christians?
Have you ever wondered “does God use women in his plan for the future?” History has told us that we should be a quiet wife, having kids and cleaning house. Once that is done, maybe we can go gossip with our friends or go shopping.… Read More »Does God Use Women In His Church, Or Just Men?
Have you ever wondered what it means to “live for God” or “serve God in daily life?” I’ve heard the phrases most of my life, but never really understood them. How do I dedicate myself to God if I’m not reading the Bible all the… Read More »Proverbs 31 Living In Godly Wisdom By Naomi Schmidt
Poetry is beautiful, but have you tried writing it? I tried when I was a kid, but it never seemed as good as poems published by trained poets. I’d pick a topic, then focus on making my lines the correct number of syllables and make… Read More »How To Read The Proverbs 31 Woman Chapter
“Worth more than rubies” It’s a phrase that is used often for Christian women. My church used the NIV 1984 version of the Bible when I was going up so I heard references to this favorite Bible verse often. Different translations use different jewels or… Read More »A Proverbs 31 Woman Is Worthy
Husbands and wives trust each other. It’s hard to love someone we don’t trust. But what does the Bible say? Her husband’s heart trusts her, and he never lacks wealth. Proverbs 31:11 Evangelical Heritage Version Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing… Read More »A Proverbs 31 Woman Is Trusted By Her Husband
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12 NIV That seems like a no-brainer, right? Who wants to harm their husband? “Harm” usually brings to mind physically hurting someone, but that isn’t the only way to bring harm. A… Read More »A Proverbs 31 Wife Doesn’t Harm Her Husband
I love to create things. I’m a big crafter and I’ve tried many crafts. Proverbs 31 talks about a woman who makes fabric and clothing. She starts with selecting the raw materials and finishes it well enough to sell what she doesn’t need. She selects… Read More »A Proverbs 31 Woman Creates Her Best Work
There is a thought that luxuries are sinful. I’m very literal, so growing up I had some wrong ideas about money. Because of all the sermons I heard about giving my wealth to God, I had the idea that having wealth is a sin. I’ve… Read More »A Proverbs 31 Woman Knows When Quality Is Worth It
Often people get so caught up in their own career and forget to help others. A good boss makes sure their employees have what they need to finish the project, whether it’s the skills or the resources or the team needed for success. She gets… Read More »A Proverbs 31 Woman Sets Everyone Up For Success